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The Student Data System is a repository that contains information regarding students receiving education in the State of Michigan.

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New MSDS Feature: Data Quality Report

CEPI is excited to share that we are unveiling a new Data Quality Report feature in MSDS. Beginning this 2025-26 school year, your district will be able to run and view your own Early Childhood data quality reports in MSDS instead of receiving the reports via email.

For more information, please view the Data Quality Report memo posted in the Oct. 15 CEPI Announcements.

MSDS Fall Collection Reporting Deadlines

Fall 2025 General

Nov. 5: Certification deadline
Nov. 12: Recertification deadline

Fall 2025 Early Childhood

Reporting Period: Beginning of program year through Oct. 31
Nov. 12: Certification deadline

GAD Exit Status Audit Window: October 6 - November 25

The Graduation and Dropout application (GAD) is open from Monday, October 6th through Tuesday, November 25, 2025, for ISD auditors to conduct the annual audit of active cohorts (2023 through 2028). District authorized users may also preview auditable graduation and dropout rates in GAD.